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Earlham College

Earlham College is a small, private institution located in Richmond, in. Founded in 1847, Earlham College offers undergraduate degrees in 44 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 589 undergraduates
cost $50,058 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Earlham College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 73.2%
SAT score average 1261
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.61
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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December
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Earlham College is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 6:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
6 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Psychology, General
Education, General
Fine and Studio Arts
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $50,058
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,448
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,345
Cost of attendance* $65,851
Average financial aid package $43,226
Estimated cost $22,625 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $50,058
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,448
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,345
Cost of attendance* $65,851
Average financial aid package $43,226
Estimated cost $22,625 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Earlham College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 589, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

626

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
58%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
21%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Earlham College, students love their Gospel Revelations Chorus, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 801 National Rd West, Richmond, IN 47374-4095
phone 765-983-1200
address https://earlham.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Gospel revelations chorus

Dance alloy

Club sports

Student government

Black student union

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announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Earlham College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Earlham College?

Earlham College is located in Richmond, in.

What is the acceptance rate at Earlham College? 

The acceptance rate for Earlham College is 73%.

What’s the average GPA for Earlham College?

The average high school GPA for Earlham College students was 3.61.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Earlham College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Earlham College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $263,404.

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